Command: Modern Air Naval Operations
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Single-player |
Command: Modern Air Naval Operations is a
Gameplay
In Command: Modern Air Naval Operations, players have operational control over units on a 2D map of the Earth. Similar to Harpoon, players can command their units using preset missions or by giving direct instructions of the "Go here, do this" variety.[2][3]
The size and scale of the engagements depend only on the scenario; the engine can perform small patrol boat battles right up to global warfare, with hardware performance being the only relevant limitation to scale. Individual scenarios vary from a few hours to multiple days of real-time, although time can be accelerated to allow faster completion of operations.
No multiplayer mode is currently included with the commercial license for any game in the series. Both games also feature a scenario editor that allows for real-time changes to scenarios under construction, allowing battles in the editor to be run and changed instantly. Copies purchased from the Steam platform allow users to share such user-made scenarios through the
Development
The Warfare Sims development team released several updates containing new simulation mechanics, improvements, and bug fixes based on player feedback.[4]
Upon release of its sequel, Command: Modern Operations, on November 14, 2019, Command: Modern Air Naval Operations was taken down from the
Downloadable content
New scenarios are available for purchase in the form of downloadable content. One such scenario, Northern Inferno, released 22 October 2015, depicts a World War III between NATO and the Warsaw Pact in 1975. It has 15 levels,[6] whereas another one, Command Live, is a series of one-level scenario downloadable content packs that deal with contemporary events.
Professional Edition
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An official "professional edition" was unveiled in May 2015, offering advanced functionality tailored to the needs of defense-related professionals and organizations. [7] Features exclusive to the Professional license include full database-editing access, umpire-controlled WEGO-style multiplayer, Monte-Carlo mode (statistical analysis), data import/export and more. These additional abilities are offered piecemeal to allow customers to tailor Command to their needs.[8] One of the first unveiled professional customers has been BAE Systems.[9]
Reception
SimHQ gave the game a rating of 9.5/10.[10] Rock Paper Shotgun contributor Tim Stone criticized the game for feeling incomplete compared to its competitors, specifically remarking on its lacking audio presentation, lack of multiplayer, as well as its high launch price.[11]
Command: Modern Air Naval Operations was picked as the "Top Simulation of 2013" by Eurogamer of Denmark.[12]
Sequel
Command: Modern Operations is a sequel released on November 14, 2019. While the core gameplay and mechanics are largely similar to its predecessor (maintaining
See also
- Naval War: Arctic Circle
- Jane's Fleet Command
- Dangerous Waters
References
- ^ "Command Store Page at Matrix Games". Matrixgames.com. Matrix Games. Retrieved 26 December 2013.
- ^ Mizokami, Kyle (2013-09-24). "Game Review: 'Command' is A Worthy Successor to Harpoon". News.usni.org. Retrieved 2016-09-20.
- ^ Cobb, Jim (22 October 2013). "Review on Wargamer.com". Wargamer.com. Retrieved 26 December 2013.
- ^ "CMANO official updates". Warfare Sims. Retrieved 2016-09-20.
- ^ a b "IMPORTANT - FROM CMANO TO CMO, WHAT HAPPENS?". Warfare Sims. Retrieved 2020-02-04.
- ^ "Command: Northern Inferno". Warfare Sims. Retrieved 2017-05-17.
- ^ "MILITARY: COMMAND PROFESSIONAL EDITION-AVAILABLE LICENSES". Warfare Sims. Retrieved 2020-02-04.
- ^ "Command Professional Edition". Warfare Sims. Retrieved 2020-02-04.
- ^ "BAE Systems signs agreement to use Command". Warfare Sims. 2015-07-01. Retrieved 2016-09-20.
- ^ Jens McGonigle Lindblad (2013-10-10). "Command: Modern Air/Naval Operations 1.01 Review". SimHQ. Retrieved 2016-09-20.
- ^ Stone, Tim (4 October 2013). "Rock Paper Shotgun Review". Rockpapershotgun.com. Retrieved 26 December 2013.
- ^ af Martin Wiinholt Publiceret 29/12/2013 (2013-12-29). "Ĺrets Spil 2013: Simulator •" (in Danish). Eurogamer.dk. Retrieved 2016-09-20.
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